Karen Ordinans recall, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (2002)

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Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman recall

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Karen Ordinans
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An effort to recall Karen Ordinans from her position as Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin was launched in 2002. The recall campaign against her was initiated due to her part in approving and passing the controversial Tom Ament pension plan. She was successfully recalled in a special election, losing by only three votes, 3,417 to 3,414.[1]

Ordinans originally became chairwoman in 1997.[2]

## See also[edit]

* Recall campaigns in Wisconsin
* 2002 Political recall efforts

## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ wisn.com, "County Board Chairwoman Ousted By Just 3 Votes," July 24, 2002 (dead link)
2. ↑ Urban Milwaukee, "Karen Ordinans’ Role in Shaping the Pension Plan," April 21, 2002